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Gregory Nava is one of the famous Screenwriter, who was born on the memorable day of April 10 in the year 1949. Hailing from the vibrant city of California, Gregory Nava is a proud citizen of United States.
Award-winning screenwriter, most recognized for his critically-acclaimed screenplay, El Norte.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Gregory Nava continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Gregory Nava |
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| First Name: | Gregory |
| Last Name: | Nava |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 10 |
| Birth Year: | 1949 |
| Age: | 74-years |
| Education: | UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television; University of California, Los Angeles; St. Augustine High School |
Career
In 1976, he obtained his MFA from UCLA.
His first film, The Confessions of Amans, won the Best Feature Award in 1976 at the highly respected Chicago International Film Festival.
Family
He married his wife, Anna, in 1975. They had two sons: Christopher and Ted. He directed Jennifer Lopez in the 1997 film Selena.
Gregory Nava Timeline
1975
Nava married Anna Thomas in 1975. They collaborated on many projects, and had sons Christopher (born 1984) and Teddy (born 1985) before separating in 1995. They eventually divorced in 2006. Nava married Barbara Martinez in 2013.
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1976
Augustine High School in San Diego and went on to attend film school at UCLA where he earned an MFA in 1976.
1995
In 1995 the film was registered by the Library of Congress, National Film Registry.
1997
Nava had further directing success in 1997 with the film Selena, starring Jennifer Lopez, who was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
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2003
From 2003 to 2004, Nava executive produced the television series American Family: Journey of Dreams for PBS.
2006
In 2006, Nava produced, wrote, and directed the film Bordertown which made its debut at the Berlin Film Festival on February 15, 2007. The film, based on true events, is a political thriller about a series of unsolved murders in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. It stars Jennifer Lopez as a Chicago-based reporter who follows the story.
